Coalway, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Coalway, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Coalway
Coalway is a village located in the West Forest of Dean region of Gloucestershire, England, approximately one mile southeast of Coleford. Situated within the civil parish of Coleford and just south of Broadwell, Coalway offers a quaint setting for potential planning applications, reflecting the area's charming rural character.
District: Forest of Dean
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £304,711 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Forest of Dean
- Parliamentary constituency: Forest of Dean
- LSOA: Forest of Dean 007F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Coalway.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coalway.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Coalway based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Coalway.
- - 21 Poppy Field Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7FF
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - P0763/25/APP - Land To The East Of Harpers Close Coalway Road Coalway Coleford GL16 7FG
Variation of Condition 01 (approved plans), 02 (fenestration), 03 (privacy screens), 04 (fencing), 09 (planting) and 10 (materials) of Approval P0460/24/APP to allow for design/energy efficiency impro
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 7 Bayberry Place Coalway Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7HZ
Proposed side and rear extension, replacement porch and extended dormer windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 2 Highfield Place Coalway Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7JX
Extension to existing dropped kerb by one or two further kerb widths to enable a section of the front garden to be converted into a driveway. Demolition of part of front wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Glebe Lodge Parkend Walk Coalway Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7JS
Extend gable end of existing annexe by 2 metres to enable part conversion to garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-12-10
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A brief summary of Coalway in Gloucestershire
Coalway is a village located in the West Forest of Dean region of Gloucestershire, England, approximately one mile southeast of Coleford. Situated within the civil parish of Coleford and just south of Broadwell, Coalway offers a quaint setting for potential planning applications, reflecting the area's charming rural character. It sits within the Forest of Dean district.
Property prices in Coalway show an average sale price of £304,711, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Coalway a particularly low-crime area.
Coalway has one conservation area within its boundaries: Coleford. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Coalway includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Old Bow and Old Ham Mines SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Wye Valley & Forest of Dean Bat Sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Coalway planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Coalway
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Coalway. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Coalway may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Coalway were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.